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We asked about your thoughts on dog poop disposal etiquette, and oh boy, did y'all deliver. The big picture: Of the 280 people who responded to our poll asking what you do with your dog's poop:. The vast majority, about 79%, said they take it home or put it in...

PLANT CITY, Fla. - First, it was Hurricane Milton. Then, on July 14, a powerful storm dumped more than 10 inches of rain in just four hours on Plant City. The National Weather Service calls it a "1-in-1,000-year storm," meaning there’s just a 0.1% chance of such a storm happening in any given year.

Homeowners in Florida are being quietly priced out of their communities. People often own their manufactured homes but rent the lot underneath them. Census data shows lot rent in the state has nearly doubled over the last decade. That means manufactured housing parks, which are considered the largest source of...

An official proposal for more time is expected in the next few weeks.

Tampa Thrift, with three locations in Tampa Bay, is our go-to thrift shop in the area any time of year, and their latest deal may be the best one yet. As part of their back-to-school sale, everything storewide in all three locations will be 50% off on August 2nd and 3rd, a stunningly great deal at the time of year we...

In the culinary treasure map of Tampa, Florida, there exists a yellow-brick building that houses what might be the most transcendent chili cheese fries known to mankind – and that’s just their side dish. Thee Burger Spot doesn’t announce itself with neon signs or flashy gimmicks, but locals...

Hillsborough County Pet Resource Center is asking for residents to take in dogs amid extreme heat in the Tampa Bay area.

PASCO COUNTY, Fla. — The privilege of driving comes with serious responsibilities, and a new Florida law underscores the point for teenagers between the ages of 14-and-a-half and 17-years old. Starting August 1, those teens are required to take a new six-hour classroom-based course to get a learner’s permit...

It wasn't just the heat that reached unprecedented levels; the next day, the heat index climbed to 120 degrees. Major US city struggles amid triple-digit temperatures for first time in recorded history: 'This is not our normal heat' first appeared on The Cool Down .

TAMPA, Fla. - Doctors at HCA Florida Brandon Hospital said they’ve seen a noticeable uptick in patients coming in with symptoms of heat exhaustion — especially outdoor workers like landscapers and roofers. What we know:. The extreme Florida heat is taking a toll on people who aren’t able...